Is there a matching donor for every patient who needs a stem cell transplant?
Even with millions of donors on registries worldwide, a perfect stem cell match isn’t always available. Some patients have uncommon antigens that may be very difficult to match. In these instances, even with everyone’s best efforts, it may be impossible to find a donor. It is for this reason that OneMatch is committed to building the diversity of the database by increasing the number of potential donors who possess unusual antigens. Does joining OneMatch cost me anything? No. Joining OneMatch is free and you won’t be charged for any part of the testing or donation process. Do people on OneMatch ever get to know the individuals they are helping? Exchange of information between donor and recipient is not permitted for at least one year after transplant. After a year, some registries will allow correspondence, while others never permit any exchange of information. We will let you know about the policy in your recipient’s country one year following the transplant. Who is eligible to join O
